Magical and Astounding

Rating: 10/10 (17 February 2003)

This magical movie starring Tim Roth is absolutely astounding! There is nothing bad that I can say about it. The music is excellent, and there is no flaw to the actors messing around on the piano as another person plays it. I play piano myself, and there is no flaw at all with the finger placement or anything. I was convinced that these actors actually knew how to play piano.
Pruett Taylor Vince is astonishing as the talented trumpeter who walks into a pawn shop to sell his trumpet, but gives and gets a lot more than he bargained for. He tells the pawn broker a wonderful story about music and love and a duel for interest.
Clarence Williams III, though only in a bit part, brings majesty to his character and his small scene, though not overacting. His scene is hilarious and mindblowing.
MÃ©lanie Thierry plays her tiny part wonderfully. The scene where 1900 improvises piano about her is refreshing.
Overall, this movie is not only a movie, but an experience.